Overview

• The Windows 95 startup sound has been officially added to the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress.
• Created by renowned musician and producer Brian Eno, the chime is celebrated for its artistic and cultural impact.
• Microsoft provided Eno with over 150 descriptive adjectives to guide the sound's creation, aiming to evoke optimism and progress.
• The sound joins other 2025 inductees such as Elton John's 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' and the soundtrack for Minecraft.
• This inclusion reflects the Library of Congress's effort to expand its archives to include non-traditional sounds from technology and daily life.